Bibliograph

The encyclopedia of superheroes on film and television, John Kenneth Muir

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The encyclopedia of superheroes on film and television, John Kenneth Muir

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 681-684) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The encyclopedia of superheroes on film and television

Nature of contents

encyclopediasbibliography

Oclc number

227191877

Responsibility statement

John Kenneth Muir

Summary

"This updated edition of 2004's award-winning encyclopedia traces developments in the popular genre; new shows; latest films; and covers more superheroes. Each entry includes a detailed history, cast and credits, episode and film descriptions, critical commentaries, and data on arch-villains, comic-book origins and super powers, while placing each production into its historical context"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Superheroes re-booted: a preface to the second edition -- "Thank God you're here!" : an introduction -- Part 1. A history of film and television superheroes -- Part 2. The encyclopedia -- Part 3. Conclusion -- the appendices: A. Conventions and clichés -- B. Incarnations -- C. Memorable ad-lines -- D. The best, worst and most influential

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